What skills will help students thrive in the job market of the 2030s?Students will need a skills-focused mindset as GenAI absorbs entry-level jobs. Here, Raphael Dennett and Lisa Harris share lessons from developing a module that prepares undergraduates for a radically different start to their professional livesRaphael Dennett, Lisa HarrisThe University of Exeter
Ideas that make a difference for the digital transformation of universitiesIn a series of Campus resources, UK digital adopters explore what has worked (and what has not) as universities go digital and where investment in technology can be most effectiveSarah Dyer, Craig Walker, Lisa Harris, Arunangsu Chatterjee, Niamh DowningThe University of Manchester, HEdway Group, The University of Exeter, University of Leeds, Canterbury Christ Church University
How authentic stories can empower the ‘unheard voices’Storytelling can be a powerful change agent. When proposing change – such as the digital transformation in universities – leadership needs to communicate in ways that cut through the noise and inspire action, write three digital adoptersLisa Harris, Sarah Dyer, Craig WalkerThe University of Exeter, The University of Manchester, HEdway Group
Collaboration requires more than not stepping on toesTo get things done in universities, do we need to embrace conflict or find new ways to work together? Here, three digital adopters explain why collaboration isn’t the same as hoping not to annoy anyone Sarah Dyer, Lisa Harris, Craig WalkerThe University of Manchester, The University of Exeter, HEdway Group
Why the ‘machine says no’: how asking for less can get you more…Under-investment and lack of future proofing of core digital systems have left many universities with creaking legacy infrastructure that cannot support increasing demands. Here, three digital adopters suggest that incremental improvements could be a way forwardCraig Walker, Lisa Harris, Sarah DyerHEdway Group, The University of Exeter, The University of Manchester
Students supporting educators: are you harnessing the talent of your own graduates?Employing students to support educators not only boosts overall digital expertise but elevates graduate employability, course design and the student voiceLisa Harris, Caitlin KightThe University of Exeter